Doctoral School

Cardiovascular measurements in affective (neuro)sciences in youth and adults

Target audience

Researchers in affective (neuro)sciences (in youth and/or adults) who use cardiovascular measurements.
Researchers in Psychology and Educational Sciences.
Theoretical knowledge is recommended, but the necessary literature will be provided in advance. Bringing your own data is highly recommended, but a dataset will also be made available to work with during the exercises.

Organizing and scientific committee

Prof. Dr. Rudi De Raedt

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

 Experimental, Clinical and Health Psychology

Prof. Dr. Matteo Giletta (Ghent University)

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

Developmental, Personal and Social psychology, Ghent University

 

 Dr. Matias Pulopulos (Ghent University)

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

Experimental, Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University

 

Prof. Dr. Kristof Hoorelbeke (Ghent University)

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

Experimental, Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University

 

PhD student Heleen Goemaere (Ghent University)

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

Developmental, Personal and Social psychology, Ghent University

 

PhD student Jente Depoorter (Ghent University)

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences

Experimental, Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University

Abstract

Cardiovascular (parasympathetic and sympathetic) metrics, such as heart rate variability (HRV), baroreflex and pre-ejection period (PEP) are increasingly used to study the emotional and physiological processes in affective (neuro)science. The current course aims to train (junior) researchers in the processing of raw physiological data and its integration into statistical analysis. Specifically, participants will gain insights into state-of-the-art techniques and their relevance in affective (neuro) sciences in both youth and adults, enhancing their expertise in the intersection of affective science and cardiovascular measurements.

Objectives

This course is aimed at those who would like to understand:

  • The significance of cardiovascular measurements in affective sciences
  • The interpretation of physiological data and its relevance in emotional and psychological research
  • The equipment and techniques used for ambulatory peripheral physiology monitoring
  • The processing of raw physiological data, including data cleaning and preprocessing steps
  • The meaning and implications of various cardiovascular metrics in the context of affective (neuro)sciences
  • Statistical analysis techniques for handling physiological data
  • The use of software tools for data analysis and visualization of cardiovascular metrics
  • We expect applicants to have some familiarity with the basic theoretical knowledge of the autonomic nervous system
  • Exclusion: the course is not intended to give practical, hands-on training on study designs and procedures of physiological studies, instead the course will focus on handling collected data.

Dates and venue

16th, 17th and 18th of December 2024

Venue to be announced

Programme

Day 1: Heart Rate Variability

8h30-12h: Theoretical lectures

12h-13h: Lunch

13h-16h: Practical session

16h-16h30: Break

16h30-17h30: Q&A

 

Day 2: Baroreflex

8h30-12h: Theoretical lectures

12h-13h: Lunch

13h-16h: Practical session

16h-16h30: Break

16h30-17h30: Q&A

 

Day 3: Pre-ejection period

8h30-12h: Theoretical lectures

12h-13h: Lunch

13h-16h: Practical session

16h-16h30: Break

16h30-17h30: Q&A

Registration

  • Follow this link for the registration and waiting list. We check if you are eligible to participate. Due to limited places, we give priority to PhD students. Your registration will be confirmed by separate e-mail (outlook invite).
  • Cancellation of your registration can only be performed by sending an email to doctoralschools@ugent.be.

  • The no show policy applies.

Registration fee

Free of charge for Doctoral School members.

Number of participants

Maximum 15 participants

Language

English

Training method

Powerpoint slides, lectures (12 hours), practical exercises (9 hours).

Evaluation method

After successful participation, the Doctoral School Office will add this course to your curriculum of the Doctoral Training Programme in Oasis. Please note that this can take up to one to two months after completion of the course.